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I was one of those "company men" that worked and still does work for a Large comercially well known Mortgage Bank....I was set in my Ways of how I thought things worked or were supposed to work in regards to Institutional lending....I am your "typical" type A personality that thought I had it … (8 comments)
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What is the best home loan? If you are uncertain about what the best home loan is many people will offer their opinion to help you decide. Friends, neighbors, co-workers and relatives will all offer different advice and help point out how to get it. Real estate professionals and loan originators … (0 comments)
Home Ownership Accelerator Loan TM Are you interested in paying off your home early?If you are interested in paying off your home in half the time but don't want a bi-monthly loan, pay additional money towards principle or a 15 year mortgage, then the Home Owner Accelerator Loan TM might be the … (2 comments)
I know some of my fellow mortgage planners may cringe when they read the headline to this article, but I do hope that we all have an open mind to the whole concept of mortgage planning. We're not "Mortgage preservation" specialists, but we need to be mortgage planning advisors. Like everything in … (4 comments)
Should You Own Your Home? The American Dream Of Homeownership Isn't Right For Everybody... Or Is It?by John Occhi, Hemet REALTOR
Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, property taxes you pay, and some of the costs involved in buying your home. Gains. Between 1998 and 2002, national home prices increased at an average of 5.4 percent annually. And while there's no guarantee … (0 comments)
When your home is on the market it needs to be shown to be sold. Sounds like a silly statement, doesn't it? If you followed an agent for a day you might think otherwise. Let's say the client called me that morning and said "my house just sold here in Dallas, and I'm … (2 comments)
In an appreciating market, the ‘move up' buyers have garnered a chunk of equity in their first property. They can then apply that equity towards a large down payment on a more expensive property. Let's start with Day 0 where the buyer bought their starter home for $150,000. Over the next 5 … (10 comments)
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) have been pretty popular lately in the media, but not necessarily in a good way. This post is not going to address the media or repuation that surrounds these mortgage products. Instead, it is going to inform you, the consumer, of what an ARM is and why … (2 comments)
I was just wondering if anyone new if installing energy efficent windows was a cost effective way to build equity in your home. Will they raise the value of my house enough to make it worth while if I am planning to sell when the market is better, or does the … (4 comments)
Tax Incentives - The United States Tax Code allows a deduction for the interest paid on a mortgage, the property taxes paid, and some of the actual costs involved in the purchase.
One of the most appreciated services offered by buyer agents is helping buyers find the source of the down payment to buy their new home, especially when they thought they couldn t afford it. Below, you will find a partial list of some potential sources for a down payment. Equity in your current … (2 comments)
Let's build a community in the middle of the desert and have them come to us. It worked for Vegas....It worked for Phoenix. How about Queen Creek? Coolidge? Maricopa? Well, maybe not as good. It was a great investment if you purchased a couple years ago. But what about those who … (0 comments)
Zero Point/Zero Fee Loans Explained What happened to the conventional wisdom of waiting for the rates to drop 2% before refinancing?You have a 30-year fixed loan at 8.5%. A loan officer calls you up and says they can refinance you to a rate of 8% with no points and no fees whatsoever.What a … (1 comments)
It's another great dilemna - you have an investment client who belives in "No Money Down" for investment properties but you want them to have equity in their purchases so they will come back again and again for more purchases. We all want investors to win and be successful. 
•1. Tax breaks. For the time being, the U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, property taxes you pay, and some of the costs involved in buying your home.
There is a great debate within the inner-mortgage circles these days. Should we, as loan professionals, encourage clients to borrow as much money as possible? Or would consumers benefit more if we helped them to understand the advantages of 15-year amortization schedules and pre-paying principal? Let's examine the pros and cons … (0 comments)
One of the bedrock principles in owning your own home is security for the future, an investmnet that over time will appreciate. (Nationally housing has not declined significantly in value over the last 80 years.) But what homeowners have being doing over the last decade or so is refinancing their current … (3 comments)
7 Reasons To Own Your Own Home1. Tax Breaks – The interest you pay on your mortgage, property taxes and some of your closing costs are all tax deductible.2. Gains – Between 1998 and 2002, national home prices have increased an average of 5.4% annually. While no one can guarantee appreciation … (1 comments)